Exploring the Music of Afrobeat Pioneer Fela Kuti

from At First Listen · host Andrew Magnotta

Our guest, comedian Larry Dorsey, Jr., introduces us to Afrobeat innovator Fela Kuti.We discuss how Kuti exported Pan-Africanism to the world through his music. We talk about his musical roots, his political activism and his *check notes* ... 27 wives???Tell us about your first listen @AtFirstListenPodcast on Instagram!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!(Episode 44.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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